Flip Van der Weijden

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Head of Growth at Return

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Flip van der Weijden is the Head of Growth at Return, focusing on scaling clean energy infrastructure across Europe. With a background in battery storage projects and a Masters degree from Delft University of Technology, he leads expansion efforts and forges key partnerships with major energy companies.

He was instrumental in announcing "Mufasa, " the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Netherlands, designed to significantly enhance grid stability and accelerate the energy transition.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Overcautious

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Energy Storage (BESS)
Drives the development of large-scale battery storage projects like "Mufasa" and "Antares" to increase grid stability and support renewable energy integration.
European Expansion
Focuses on scaling Return's energy storage network across Europe, supported by significant growth capital investments to empower customers and expand infrastructure.
Strategic Partnerships
Initiated a key 100 MW agreement with ENGIE, establishing a foundation for expanding collaborations on renewable energy infrastructure throughout Europe.

Media Appearances

Flip has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Head of Growth at Return
8-2024
Business Developer at J&P Batterie Projekte GmbH
1-2024
Power Origination Germany at Return
5-2022
Business Developer at Stecc
9-2021
International Expansion at SemperPower

Education

2020 - 2022
Master's degree from Delft University of Technology
Bachelor's degree from University of Groningen

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Exp : 11 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Growth at Return
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Insights For Selling To Flip

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Flip is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Flip

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Flip move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Flip take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Flip

Personality Compatibility


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